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No More Hidden Hotel Fees? New FTC Rule and Legislation Target Price Transparency "A new Federal Trade Commission rule requiring transparent prices for hotels, online booking sites, and short-term rentals takes effect May 12, and Congress is moving to make portions of the rule permanent. The House passed the Hotel Fees Transparency Act on April 28 and the Senate companion bill (S. 314) advanced out of the Senate Commerce Committee in February. The legislation and the FTC rule would require online bookers and hotels to include a total price upfront that includes charges or fees for mandatory goods or services, excluding taxes." Read more: https://ow.ly/OgTB50VQaSh via Skift #Hospitality #HospitalityLaw #HospitalityIndustry #Hotels #HotelOperations #AirBnB #FTC #OTA #HotelFees

Will you be held liable for third-party violence on your property? ‘Foreseeability’ is key "If your facility is in an area with known crime and you haven’t taken defensive steps, you could be liable if it’s the site of third-party violence, an attorney says. “On its face I shouldn’t be liable for the violent act of a third party, because I’m not involved in that,” Pernell Choren, an attorney with Wilson Elser, told Facilities Dive. “I don’t control the shooter. But this is where knowledge is key.” When a facility is located in an area with known crime, the owner is expected to take appropriate steps to secure the property, Choren said." Read more: https://ow.ly/Xo9R50VI5m5 via Facilities Dive #Hospitality #HospitalityIndustry #Hotels #HotelIndustry #HotelOperations #HospitalityLaw #DutyofCare #HotelSafety #RiskMitigation #LossPrevention #HotelDevelopment

Happy Friday! 🎉 Today’s speaker spotlight is on Cindy Pham, Exchange Director at Legal 1031 Exchange (a Kensington Vanguard Company) Catch her at #HLC25 Day Two as she joins Steve Katkov and Marisa Rauchway for Legal Agreements & Client Needs. Cindy will break down the complexities of franchise, management, and purchase agreements, offering expert strategies for aligning legal contracts with your business goals. For more info: https://ow.ly/5rmg50Vw5bf 🔗 Register Here: https://ow.ly/cX7B50Vw5be #SpeakerSpotlight #HotelDevelopment #HLC25 #1031Exchange #LegalInsights

🌟 Today’s speaker spotlight is on Jason Kron, Exchange Director at Legal 1031 Exchange (a Kensington Vanguard Company)! Catch him at #HLC25 Day Two in Feasibility & Study Period, where he’ll unpack how to build a strong foundation for hotel development—from equity and debt structures to brand strategy and beyond. 📝 For more info: https://ow.ly/5rmg50Vw5bf 🔗 Register Here: https://ow.ly/cX7B50Vw5be #SpeakerSpotlight #HotelDevelopment #HLC25 #1031Exchange #Hospitality #HospitalityIndustry #Hotels

"April is Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month, and employers should use this as an opportunity to learn more about this critical safety issue and how to address it. We’ll cover the latest workplace violence data and developments – including key risk factors and compliance obligations – and equip you with 10 prevention strategies to help protect your employees (and your organization)." Check out Fisher Phillips latest HL Blog post for actionable tips to spot red flags, stay ahead of new laws, and build a workplace violence prevention plan that actually works. Read more: https://ow.ly/GGs450VFT1j #Hospitality #HospitalityIndustry #HospitalityLaw #HR #HotelOperations #Hotels #Restaurants #RestaurantIndustry #WorkplaceViolence #RiskMitigation #Employers #DutyofCare

🌟 Next up in our #HLC25 Speaker Spotlight: Marisa Rauchway Member, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC Catch her across three powerhouse sessions—starting Day One with tips to strengthen franchisor-franchisee relationships, and continuing into Day Two with deep dives on branding strategy and legal agreements. For more info: https://ow.ly/5rmg50Vw5bf 🔗 Register Here: https://ow.ly/cX7B50Vw5be #HospitalityLaw #HospitalityIndustry #HotelDevelopment #HLEvents #SpeakerSpotlight #Franchise

⚖️ Speaker Spotlight: Steve Katkov Member, Cozen O'Connor Get ready for a masterclass in hotel development and legal strategy with Steve Katkov! On #HLC25 Day Two, Steve will break down the critical elements of a successful feasibility study, the ins and outs of legal agreements, and how to navigate key negotiations like a pro. Whether you’re a developer or an operator, this session is packed with insights to elevate your next project! For more info: https://ow.ly/5rmg50Vw5bf 🔗 Register Here: https://ow.ly/cX7B50Vw5be #SpeakerSpotlight #HotelDevelopment #HLC25 #HospitalityLaw #HotelInvestment #HLevents

Retrial undoes $25M jury award to hotel worker who alleged gender pay bias "The sequence of events in Lindsley played out over nearly eight years of litigation, including multiple appeals and a pair of jury verdicts that appeared contradictory. The jury first held in 2023 that Omni violated neither Title VII of the Civil Rights Act nor the Equal Pay Act, but it nevertheless awarded the plaintiff $100,000 in damages for “past pain and suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish and lost enjoyment of life” as well as $25 million in punitive damages. It did not award any back pay to the plaintiff. The verdict drew confusion from parties to the suit, including the presiding judge, according to a transcript of proceedings. The judge blamed himself for unclear instructions and ordered the jury back for further deliberations under a revised set of jury instructions." Read more: https://ow.ly/VaZE50VETZP via HR Dive #Hospitality #HospitalityLaw #HospitalityIndustry #Hotels #HotelOperations #HotelLitigation

🎤 Today’s speaker spotlight is on John Keeling, Principal at The Keeling Consultancy and EVP at Valencia Hotel Group. Catch him throughout Day Two of HLC25 as he unpacks where the hotel market is heading, how branding decisions shape success, and what it takes to maximize F&B and amenity spaces. From macro trends to on-the-ground strategy, Keeling delivers insight at every stage of the hotel lifecycle. For more info: https://ow.ly/5rmg50Vw5bf 🔗 Register Here: https://ow.ly/cX7B50Vw5be #HLC25 #SpeakerSpotlight #HospitalityLaw #HotelDevelopment #HotelInvestment #HLevents

🎤 Today’s speaker spotlight is on Jonathon Falik, Founder & CEO of JF Capital Advisors. From feasibility to F&B to the final exit, Jonathon brings sharp insight to every stage of the hotel lifecycle. Catch him across multiple sessions at HLC25 Day Two as he dives into market trends, branding strategy, development feasibility, amenity design, and smart exit planning. For more info: https://ow.ly/5rmg50Vw5bf 🔗 Register Here: https://ow.ly/cX7B50Vw5be #HLC25 #HLevents #HospitalityLaw #HotelDevelopment #HotelInvestment #FBCapital #SpeakerSpotlight